Chester Stock, Ph D. - Los Angeles, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 34° 03.854 W 118° 21.515
11S E 374628 N 3770111
A plaque on a building that's part of the La Brea Tar Pits.
Waymark Code: WMQXAA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The plaque says, "Chester Stock, Ph. D.

January 28, 1892 - December 7, 1950

Paleontologist

Chief curator of science - Los Angeles County Museum
Chairman of the Division of Geological Science
California Institute of Technology

Who, encouraged by the foresight and generosity of G. Allan Hancock, inspired his many co-workers in developing and preserving the treasures of Rancho La Brea."
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